Fresh off the emotionally charged series Adolescence
, Philip Barantini seems to be in pursuit of something much larger than his usual grounded dramas. Something timeless. Something transformative. It is not a crime story, nor a kitchen meltdown, but it might just be his most surprising shift yet. Quiet moves are being made, and the latest whispers suggest something spiritual, cinematic, and loved by millions across the globe. And no, it is not another TV episode.
A classic tale may be calling his name. Industry chatter hints that Barantini might be stepping into a world very different from his dark beginnings. Ancient deserts, fate, and a quest for meaning might just be on the horizon.
Philip Barantini goes big as talks begin for The Alchemist movie adaptation
From gritty digital-age drama to a globe-trotting spiritual quest, that is the leap Philip Barantini might be making next. As reported by Variety,
the Adolescence
director is in talks to direct the film version of Paulo Coelho’s classic novel The Alchemist
.
Backed by Legendary, with Sony’s TriStar Pictures on distribution and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
’s Jack Thorne writing the script, the pieces might be lining up for a 2026 production start. The journey, it seems, is just beginning.
Philip Barantini is in discussion to direct an adaptation of ‘THE ALCHEMIST’.
(via: @Variety) pic.twitter.com/NROXH8IRXf
— Popped🍿 (@PoppedNews) April 10, 2025
Barantini’s ride has been wild. Adolescence
blew up as Netflix’s fourth-biggest English-language series ever
. Before that, he wowed critics with the BAFTA-nominated Boiling Point
and the intense ITV drama Malpractice
. Now, he is wrapping Enola Holmes 3
and could be heading straight into Coelho’s world of omens. Think deserts, mysteries, and a shepherd named Santiago chasing a treasure only he believes in. Legendary just struck gold with A Minecraft Movie,
and The Alchemist
might be its next magic trick—if Barantini signs on, this one could turn cinematic gold into box office treasure.
While the buzz around The Alchemist
brews in the background, Barantini is not slowing down. His next stop? Victorian London, Enola Holmes 3
is officially his playground now, where trouble, tea, and teen sleuthing collide. Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge are back together
, the magnifying glass is in hand, and this new mystery is looking anything but ordinary.
This April, Enola Holmes is officially in detective mode
Enola Holmes 3
has reportedly officially started filming, and this time, there is a new mystery maestro behind the scenes. Director Philip Barantini, whose earlier work, Boiling Point,
was all about the high-stakes drama, is taking the reins, and he is bringing a darker, more mature tone to Enola’s world. Millie Bobby Brown
returns in full sleuth gear, not only starring but also producing with her company PCMA
. With the shooting starting in the UK and crossing to Malta, this third case is going international.
Enola Holmes 3 will be start filming in the middle of April. They might do it in London (as my guess). https://t.co/Am8pzeKFAp
— Traitor Stan ~☆~ (@livrodrigocutie) April 10, 2025
Millie Bobby Brown’s schedule is finally clear after wrapping Stranger Things
5
, and she is jumping headfirst into Enola’s next adventure. Plot details are still under lock and key, but with Moriarty on the run, Sherlock gaining a new roommate (hello, Watson), and Enola opening her own detective agency
, things are heating up. Throw in some seriously stylish cinematography courtesy of Matthew Lewis and a very potential return from Henry Cavill
, this is shaping up to be Enola’s boldest adventure yet.
What do you think about Philip Barantini stepping into a more mystical story world – especially if The Alchemist
has a special spot on your shelf.? Let us know in the comments below!
